CVE-2009-3037 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted Excel file due to a buffer overflow in the Autonomy KeyView library used by various enterprise applications.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2009-3037?
CVE-2009-3037 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Ibm Lotus Notes, published on 1 Sep 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Buffer overflow in xlssr.dll in the Autonomy KeyView XLS viewer (aka File Viewer for Excel), as used in IBM Lotus Notes 5.x through 8.5.x, Symantec Mail Security, Symantec BrightMail Appliance, Symantec Data Loss Prevention (DLP), and other products, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .xls spreadsheet attachment.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-3037?
It affects 7 products.
Products include Autonomy Keyview, Ibm Lotus Notes, Symantec Brightmail Appliance, Symantec Data Loss Prevention Detection Servers, Symantec Data Loss Prevention Endpoint Agents, Symantec Mail Security and 1 more.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3037?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-3037 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2009-3037 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-3037 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Ibm Lotus Notes
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wx8c-4976-gv57.